Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

An Instant Pot is three appliances in one. You can saute, steam, or brown foods like an electric skillet; you can slow cook foods like a slow cooker, and you can pressure cook foods like a pressure cooker. One of the best foods to cook in the Instant Pot is chicken.

Instant Pot Chicken Divan

The combination of chicken and broccoli, cooked in a creamy white sauce, is delicious, with a mild flavor. This recipe uses the saute and slow cook functions of the Instant Pot. Serve over hot cooked brown rice for a great meal and add a crisp green salad.

Instructions

When the Pot is hot, add the olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 2" pieces and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and basil leaves.

Add the chicken and Alfredo sauce to the Instant Pot and stir.

Add the lid and lock it.

Set to Slow Cook, and cook for 3-1/2 hours.

Unlock the lid and add the broccoli.

Add the lid and lock it. Cook for 30 minutes.

Unlock the lid, turn it off, and add the cheese; stir gently. Cover the pot again but leave it off. Let stand 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

Variations and Tips

Try switching the recipe up with these options:

You can make this recipe with chicken thighs if you'd like. The cooking time in Step 6 should be 5-1/2 hours.

You can use frozen broccoli florets in place of the fresh. Cook for 20 minutes instead of 30.

If you like a spicier recipe, use Pepper Jack cheese instead of the Swiss cheese.

You can also serve this rich dish over hot cooked pasta or mashed potatoes.

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Everyone loves tacos, but they are usually made with shredded or ground beef. Make some chicken tacos for a great change of pace. The Instant Pot cooks chicken just like a pressure cooker does, so it becomes meltingly tender. This spicy dish should be served with some fresh fruit for a cooling contrast.